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Dairy Cattle And Reproduction
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1. 265-285 days
leydid or interstitial cells
cervix
pelvis
Dairy Cattle Gestation
2. Animals which have only one estrous cycle (ex: dog - fox)
humans: stress level vs sperm
Hard
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
monestrous
3. To remove/separate testicles from animal's body before animal reaches puberty
castration
uterus
burdizzo
Holstein Cow
4. % of fat in milk. makes cheeses and ice cream. regulates cost of milk
ewe estrus cycle
butterfat
reasons for castration
Parturition
5. Luteolysis happens because of the ____________ hormone
dairy cattle pregnancy check
prostaglandin
Sperm growth rate
rectal palpation (BSE)
6. When are dairy cattle dehorned?
epididymis: definition - 3 parts - 4 functions
polyestrous
~1 month
epididymis: definition - 3 parts - 4 functions
7. Animal which has been castrated after puberty
leydid or interstitial cells
stag
pelvis
organs used in spermatogenesis
8. 114 days
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
ewe estrus cycle
sow gestation
cow gestation
9. What helps regulate spermatogenesis?
ewe's estrous cycle
penis sizes vs delivering methods
Brown Swiss Cow
testosterone
10. (LH) causes female's egg to break (her period)
dry-off time in dairy cattle
Lutinizing Hormone in females
visual evaluation (BSE)
Dairy Cattle Gestation
11. Castration tool that uses a band around the testicles which cuts off circulation and eventually the testicles fall off
elastrator
cow estrus
Sperm survival specs
cow gestation
12. Examine accessory glands - also to know how big the pelvic opening is->heritable->relates to how much dystocia that bull's daughter has
Culls bulls earlier (2 reasons)
rectal palpation (BSE)
libido test (BSE)
ewe estrus cycle
13. 26 hours after estrus begins
ewe gestation
ewe ovulation
hormones
sow estrus
14. Start of the reproductive tract for the female. located outside of the body
Blood
Sperm growth rate
vulva
Sperm growth rate
15. (switzerland) 2nd in size and milk production - most muscle -
Testicles will produce testosterone but not sperm. Bull will attempt to mate - but will be sterile
Brown Swiss Cow
sow ovulation
cryptorchid
16. When she is pregnant in her last trimester because she needs the energy to carry around and deliver the calf. and when the calf is born because the cow needs the fat to be deposit it into her milk for the calf's energy stores.
polyestrous
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
Culls bulls earlier (2 reasons)
vagina
17. Milk is 15% ________ and 85% __________.
retractor muscles
cervix
dry matter and water
humans: stress level vs sperm
18. 19-23 (21) days
scrotal circumference (BSE)
Jersey Cow
cow estrus cycle
humans: stress level vs sperm
19. Why Dairy calves are fed powdered milk.
penis sizes vs delivering methods
1. more cost effective - 2. powdered milk is in excess production
cowper's gland
Blood
20. Sperm is produced here
vagina
seminiferous tubules
ewe estrus
Lutinizing Hormone in females
21. Completes uterine growth initiated by estrogen and prepares the uterus for nourishment of developing embryo if pregnancy occurs - supports pregnancy by maintaining quiescent state of reproductive tract and suppresses mating behavior - prevents ovulat
penis proper
functions of progestrone
1. more cost effective - 2. powdered milk is in excess production
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
22. Superior genes are _______ to multiply
Hard
Dairy Cattle milking schedule
sow ovulation
Reasons for gestation length being affected
23. 45-60 days after breeding; re-breed as required
~1 month
retractor muscles
effects of BST
dairy cattle pregnancy check
24. Cycle that lasts weeks (ovulation->hormone cycles->ovulation)
penis sizes vs delivering methods
estrous
cow estrus cycle
Jersey Cow
25. Organ of copulation - provides passageway for semen and urine - muscular organ characterized especially by its spongy - erectile tissue that fills with blood
epididymis: definition - 3 parts - 4 functions
Follical Stimulating in females
penis proper
~1 month
26. So when offspring are born - there is more food to be found for energy stores and fat deposits IN THE SPRING
behavioral signs of estrus
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
ewe gestation
reason for seasonal breeding periods
27. BST given to dairy cattle makes the mammary gland more persistent - helps produce more milk. good as Long-term because it does not cause cow to bulk up - provides more milk/cow Which means less cows needed - less cows need to be given feed - lower co
dairy cattle pregnancy check
reason for seasonal breeding periods
effects of BST
colostrum
28. 1. need to be restricted in amt of grain - 2. no more than 70% of ration can be concentrates. 3. *Acidic acid has to be produced in order for milk synthesis to occur (30% forages)
dry-off time in dairy cattle
Blood
feeding a high producing dairy cow
ewe's estrous cycle
29. S-shaped inside body - relaxes to be exposed for breeding. Disadvantges: muscles weaken with age - cannot always hold it in - exposed to harsh outside conditions or stepped on.
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30. When are steers and heifers weaned from bottle feeding?
seasonally polyestrous
Dairy Cattle Lactation (standard)
effects of estrogen
6-8 weeks
31. 1-2 days
ewe estrus
growth lost from castration methods (knife & band)
testosterone
hormones
32. Front feet and head first. (except for hogs and dogs)
what has to happen for males for copulation to occur
dry matter and water
dairy cattle pregnancy check
normal presentation of the fetus
33. Larger the cow - more milk is produced; smaller the cow - less milk is produced
dry-off time in dairy cattle
mare estrus cycle
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
retractor muscles
34. Not under a timeline - cow can not be sold as steak
Grading choice
hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
Dairy Cattle Gestation
35. Days which have decreasing daylight hours
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36. Head - neck - mid-piece - tail. genetic material - has an enzyme covering that allows it to penetrate the egg
sperm cell
effects of BST
urethra
effects of estrogen
37. 336 days
mare gestation
sperm cell
penis proper
ewe ovulation
38. Why does estrus happen before ovulation?
leydid or interstitial cells
Sperm growth rate
you want as much sperm as possible to come in contact with the egg before ovulation. the main idea is to have the sperm already in the oviduct when the egg passes through
prostate gland
39. Days which have increasing daylight hours
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40. (male) pushes the testes upward toward the body for warmth or protection
dry-off time in dairy cattle
dartos muscle
Lutinizing Hormone in females
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
41. Can survive ~7 days in cow. vast majority <48 hours
semen evaluation (BSE)
Sperm survival specs
Dairy calves are removed from cow at birth to...
cervix
42. Standing to be mounted (last one able to notice); mounting other animals; social behavior-restless - gregarious - activity - vocalizing; frequent urination; mucous discharge
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
cervix
ewe gestation
behavioral signs of estrus
43. What makes the milk flow through the mammary glands?
Blood
stag
estrous
cow ovulation
44. Animals which have many estrous periods during certain periods per year (ex: mare - ewe)
spermatogenesis
seasonally polyestrous
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
rectal palpation (BSE)
45. FEED
colostrum
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
#1 cost in production
Sperm growth rate
46. Castration tool which clamps down on the vans deferens. causes the sperm to not reach the penis to be ejaculated
colostrum
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
age and castration
burdizzo
47. So when offspring are born - there is more food to be found for energy stores and fat deposits IN THE SPRING
organs used in spermatogenesis
cremaster muscle
Dairy calves are removed from cow at birth to...
reason for seasonal breeding periods
48. 1. brain function - 2. blood flow - 3. willing female
what has to happen for males for copulation to occur
estrous
epididymis: definition - 3 parts - 4 functions
elastrator
49. Largest dairy cow - largest udder - highly vascular - eat 40-50% dry matter (eat alot) - most total butterfat
seminiferous tubules
testosterone
ewe's estrous cycle
Holstein Cow
50. (from Jersey Islands in Great Britain) Smallest cow - least milk - highest butterfat %
accessory sex glands
van deferens
rectal palpation (BSE)
Jersey Cow